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Earth Dragon Defense

Earth Dragon Defense

2509-1·Ninjago·2011·2 minifigs·89 parts

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$135.19
New Avg
$371.00
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About Earth Dragon Defense

Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) is a LEGO Ninjago set released in 2011, currently averaging $135.19 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $23.05. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 89 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 17% of this set's value ($23.05 out of $135.19). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $371.00 vs $135.19 used — a 174% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2011). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Earth Dragon Defense (2)

Cole DX
Cole DX
njo0015$18.02
Wyplash (Skulkin) - Vertical Grip Hands
Wyplash (Skulkin) - Vertical Grip Hands
njo0027$5.04

Parts (89)

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
×4
Technic Motorcycle Pivot
Technic Motorcycle Pivot
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×5
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×3
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shamshir / Katana (Square Guard) with Uncapped Pommel and Hole in Hilt
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shamshir / Katana (Square Guard) with Uncapped Pommel and Hole in Hilt
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×9
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×10
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side
×2
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends with Slots
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends with Slots
×2
Plate, Round Corner 4 x 4
Plate, Round Corner 4 x 4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
×4
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
×6
Technic, Axle  5L
Technic, Axle 5L
×2
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Male
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Male
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×6
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×3
Slope 65 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube
Slope 65 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×5
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
×5
Slope, Curved 8 x 2 x 2 with 4 Recessed Studs
Slope, Curved 8 x 2 x 2 with 4 Recessed Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
×2
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
×4
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
×2
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs, Wing End
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs, Wing End
×4
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Curved Sides
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Curved Sides
×2
Wedge 2 x 4 Triple
Wedge 2 x 4 Triple
×7
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Ball Half Horizontal
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Ball Half Horizontal
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
×4
Bionicle Foot Piraka Clawed
Bionicle Foot Piraka Clawed
×4
Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Right
Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Right
Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Left
Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Left
Ball, Bionicle Zamor Sphere
Ball, Bionicle Zamor Sphere
×2
Technic, Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles
Technic, Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
×7
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Scythe Blade with Clip Pommel
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Scythe Blade with Clip Pommel
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 Open O Clips (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 Open O Clips (Horizontal Grip)
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Vertical Grip) - Solid Stud
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Vertical Grip) - Solid Stud
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2 - Axle Hole
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2 - Axle Hole
×2
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Tail Shuttle
Tail Shuttle
×4
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on End (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on End (Horizontal Grip)
×4
Projectile Launcher Part, Bionicle Thornax Launcher Half (Glatorian), Liftarm End 1 x 8
Projectile Launcher Part, Bionicle Thornax Launcher Half (Glatorian), Liftarm End 1 x 8
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Telescope
Minifigure, Utensil Telescope
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Spike Flexible 3.5L with Bar End
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Spike Flexible 3.5L with Bar End
×2
Wedge 4 x 4 Fractured Polygon Top
Wedge 4 x 4 Fractured Polygon Top
×9
Technic, Axle  2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Tile 2 x 4 with Black Logogram '龍神' (Dragon God) Pattern
Tile 2 x 4 with Black Logogram '龍神' (Dragon God) Pattern
×2
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
×2
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Medium
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Open Sides
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Straight Forks with Round Ends and Open Sides
×2
Bar   1L with Top Stud and 2 Side Studs (Connector Perpendicular)
Bar 1L with Top Stud and 2 Side Studs (Connector Perpendicular)
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout
×3
Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Vertical Grip)
Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Vertical Grip)
Dragon Head (Ninjago) Jaw Upper Spiny with Dark Tan Scales, Red Eyes, Sand Green Stripes, and White Teeth Pattern
Dragon Head (Ninjago) Jaw Upper Spiny with Dark Tan Scales, Red Eyes, Sand Green Stripes, and White Teeth Pattern
Dragon Head (Ninjago) Jaw Lower with White Teeth and Sand Green Spines Pattern
Dragon Head (Ninjago) Jaw Lower with White Teeth and Sand Green Spines Pattern
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Straight Forks with Open Axle Holes
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Straight Forks with Open Axle Holes
×5

Common questions about Earth Dragon Defense

How much is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) worth?

Earth Dragon Defense sells for an average of $135.19 used and $371.00 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 2509-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Cole DX ($18.02), Wyplash (Skulkin) - Vertical Grip Hands ($5.04). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $23.05. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Earth Dragon Defense?

The minifigures make up about 17% of the set value ($23.05 out of $135.19). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) retired?

Yes, Earth Dragon Defense was released in 2011 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Earth Dragon Defense set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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